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Launching a Marketplace

a micro-course series
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Welcome to
Forward Thinking

Leading transformation for innovation

Part mastermind part resources, all about the community.

Bringing expertise and community together.

Learning is holistic, combining multiple resources and experts to create the full picture. Forward Thinking provides options for learning from articles, online courses, live events, and resources. Visit our catalog to begin your journey.

What We Bring

Knowledge Share

Our unique approach means we can tailor our services to meet your specific business needs and requirements, giving you the best results possible.

Online Courses

A catalog of our current courses, check monthly for new topics.



Community

Access to see what fits your particular needs. Unsure? Join our general group to get started.

Events & Resources

Check our calendar for upcoming events and look at resources to gain the latest information on trending topics.
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Bringing experts together to share their knowledge and experience.

Our Courses

Choose from individual courses or stack courses and other offerings to earn credentials. Build your network and your expertise in one location.

New! Launching a Marketplace Micro-course Series

Looking to launch a marketplace but not sure where to begin? We've got you covered. In this 10-course series, we dive into tips and tricks for choosing the right LMS, working with subject matter experts, planning for the future, and more. Register today to get started!

 The Course Exchange

Are you an expert seeking opportunities? We invite you to apply to provide a course in exchange for taking a course. To find out more visit our information page. If you wish to participate in the course exchange, contact us to apply.
A Note from Sher Downing

Why Forward Thinking

Throughout my career it’s always been noticed that anyone outside of the traditional career trajectory fell through the cracks, not fitting into one group or another. Often, people were either overqualified and grew bored or felt imposter syndrome in a group of experts. We want to help everyone to find a good fit and gain a network that helps support success. My goal is to bring together a group of experts who enjoy giving back and mentoring people for the future.

Meet Our Experts

#knowledgable | #talented | #innovative | #helpful | #the best.

Sher Downing

EdTech Strategist and Consultant

Connie Steele

Marketing and Strategy Executive

Stacey Turmel

Web Accessibility Compliance Lawyer

Jeremy Hopper

Learning and Media Design Specialist 

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